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Innovative Guest Speaker Wows at St. John’s Dementia Caregiver Event

Nationally recognized speaker and author Loretta Veney was invited to share information about her innovative style of caregiving with St. John’s guests as part of  its celebration of National Caregivers…

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Mimi DeVinney Featured in McKnight’s Senior Living Column

“We knew the growing impact of dementia on our care operations was significant,” discussed Mimi DeVinney in her guest column for McKnight’s Senior Living. “By 2050, the number of US…

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St. John’s Golf Tournament Raises Dollars for Resident Programs

The St. John’s Golf Tournament once again secured significant funds that will go towards programs and activities that directly impact residents. The 34th annual tournament held last month raised $96,000.…

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Notes from Nate: A Month of Milestones

Between the PGA Championship, Mother’s Day, graduations, and the annual Lilac Festival, the month of May is certainly a spectacular time in Rochester. The month contains many milestones as well…

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Honoring Social Work Month 2023

An unknown writer once referred to social work as “The art of listening and the science of hope.” That may just be the most perfect description there could be for…

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New Spaces Engage Residents with Dementia

Finding new ways to engage residents is a constant goal of our direct care team at St. John’s Home. Our newest Beyond Memory dementia care rooms were designed to do…

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The Often Underestimated Impact of Aphasia

Have you ever had a word, a name, or an idea that was on the tip of your tongue and you just could not get it out? Most of us…

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How Can Music Help Create Better Caregiver Connections?

There is an incredible vignette from HBO’s 2009 documentary series The Alzheimer’s Project that speaks to how powerful music can be as a communication tool for those living with dementia.…

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Rise in Caregivers Demonstrates a Need

According to a report released in May 2020 by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, nearly  1 in 5 Americans (19%) are providing care to an adult with health…

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How Do the Words We Use Affect Quality of Life with Dementia?

Language matters when it comes to caring for someone living with dementia. Knowing this, St. John’s has focused on avoiding the negative phrases and labels that can adversely affect quality…

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